Self-harm is associated with poor physical health, according to new Lancet cohort study

September 19, 2012, 1:00 am

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Published yesterday in the Lancet, the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England is a large (30,950 patients) cohort study of people presenting to hospital emergency departments in Oxford, Manchester and Derby, with self-poisoning or self-injury during 2000-2007. We know that people who self-harm have an increased risk of dying early, but this study tries to [read the full story...]

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Inappropriate use of antipsychotics to treat behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia is likely to be more prevalent in care homes and low-income households

May 1, 2013, 11:30 pm

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Antipsychotics were discovered as an effective treatment for schizophrenia in the 1950s, but their use was expanded despite lack of supporting evidence, to treat other patient groups.  This included treating aggression, agitation and other behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). There is evidence that these distressing symptoms can often be prevented or managed without [read the full story...]

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The cost of living? Early childhood interventions could reduce the impact of socio-economic inequalities on the mental health of children and young people

October 16, 2013, 11:30 pm

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In the current economic climate in many countries across the world, the impact of socio-economic inequalities on mental health has become an important topic, not only in terms of supporting people, but in terms of planning a public health response to a rising concern. Poverty and low economic status is known to affect various aspects [read the full story...]

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‘Beating the Blues’ intervention shows promise for reducing depression and improving quality of life in older African Americans

November 27, 2013, 11:30 pm

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This paper reports the findings of a study exploring a new approach to treating the symptoms of depression in older African Americans. This a group of the population with very high levels of general health care needs – the result of a combination of factors including the USA’s political and social history but also modern [read the full story...]

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Targeted mental health support can improve borderline-clinical behavioural problems in children

January 27, 2014, 11:30 pm

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The statistic that one in four adults in Britain will experience a mental health problem in any given year is well known (if still debated), but a recent report by the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition revealed a lack of such statistics for children. The report also highlighted that Office for National Statistics [read the full story...]

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Illicit drug use: personality and poverty

January 28, 2014, 11:30 pm

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A considerable amount of research has attempted to shed light on the key antecedents of drug use. The role of personality traits, in particular, has been explored in great detail; indeed the idea of “the addictive personality” has often been discussed. Although we elves feel that the addictive personality is a simplification of a much [read the full story...]

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Crisis, what crisis? EU-wide data shows negative impacts of the recession on people with mental health problems

February 6, 2014, 11:30 pm

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The effects of the global stock market crash of 2008 have not just been economic. The health and social consequences of the financial crisis are becoming clearer over time and were anticipated by public health academics early on. Based on a 30 year review of EU data on how economic changes affect mortality, in 2009 [read the full story...]

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Moving to better neighbourhoods: bad for boys, good for girls?

April 21, 2014, 11:30 pm

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The link between external influences such as family and neighbourhood experiences and young people’s mental health outcomes has been extensively commented on in the literature. While it is more common for studies to focus on the individual or family level, looking at things from a wider perspective is interesting especially from a public mental health [read the full story...]

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Childhood abuse and adverse life events interact synergistically to produce a high risk for psychotic experiences

July 14, 2014, 11:30 pm

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This recent study concludes that childhood abuse creates an enduring vulnerability to psychosis that is realised in the event of exposure to further stressors and risk factors, such as separation, bereavement, or being involved in an accident or physical attack.

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Bipolar disorder, suicide and criminality

October 31, 2014, 12:30 am

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Elena Marcus summarises a double case-cohort study, which investigates the risk of suicide and criminal behaviours in people with bipolar disorder and their siblings, compared with the general population.

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Social determinants of mental health: how our societies are making us mentally unwell and what we can do about it

January 22, 2015, 11:30 pm

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Mark Horowitz summarises the new WHO and UCL Institute of Health Equity (Michael Marmot) report and research paper on social determinants of mental health. He concludes that it's time to focus on the root causes of mental distress, namely poverty, unemployment, poor education and social isolation.

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People with mental health problems talk about poverty

July 26, 2015, 4:51 am

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Ian Cummins adds to current political debates about poverty and social justice as he explores Canadian research on the topic that captured the experiences and views of people with mental health problems who actually live in poverty.

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Trends in older people’s perceptions of necessities and deprivation

July 26, 2015, 4:51 am

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Jill Manthorpe provides an in-depth commentary on a study looking at trends in older people's perceptions of poverty, necessity and deprivation, drawing out implications for social care practice and the Care Act 2014.

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Disabled people’s experiences of violent and hate crime

July 26, 2015, 4:51 am

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Hannah Morgan examines a secondary analysis of the UK Life Opportunities Survey which explores disabled people's experiences of violent and hate crime.

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Rural housing problems, mental health and substance use

July 26, 2015, 4:51 am

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Ian Cummins considers an Australian study on the interplay of rural issues, mental health problems and substance use on housing and access to a secure home.

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What is the sociodemographic recipe for happiness?

September 3, 2015, 11:30 pm

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Mark Horowitz summarises a recent study that investigates the impact that socio-economic gradients have on mental well-being. He finds to his surprise that the relationship between socio-economic characteristics and low mental well-being is not the inverse of the relationship with high mental well-being.

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Social work, prevention and multiple exclusion homelessness

September 17, 2015, 12:00 am

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Ian Cummins examines research on multiple exclusion homelessness and finds that social work may have an important role for prevention.

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Family income and antisocial behaviour

December 1, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Vishal Bhavsar considers an observational study looking at income gradients within child and adolescent antisocial behaviours.

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Street connected children and youth: causes of homelessness in developed and developing countries

May 17, 2016, 10:00 pm

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Laura Hemming reports on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, which explores the causes of child and youth homelessness in developed and developing countries.

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Schizophrenia and urban deprivation: When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do?

June 26, 2016, 10:00 pm

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Samei Huda reviews a recent study of schizophrenia and subsequent urban deprivation, which revisits the social drift hypothesis.

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